The Ram 3500 dual rear wheel (DRW) is a favorite chassis for haulers who need every pound of payload they can get, and Aluma aluminum flatbeds are the lightest way to build one out. By swapping a steel flatbed for an Aluma aluminum bed, you get back several hundred pounds of usable payload on your Ram 3500 DRW — weight you can put toward cargo instead of the bed itself.
Why Aluma Aluminum Flatbeds Fit the Ram 3500 DRW
The Ram 3500 DRW already has one of the strongest factory payload ratings in the 1-ton class. Pairing it with an Aluma aluminum flatbed instead of a steel one means you’re not giving any of that capacity back to the bed itself. For fleets and haulers running near their max payload — landscape trailers, equipment, livestock panels — that weight difference can be the deciding factor.
Aluma Flatbed Features for Ram 3500 DRW
- All-aluminum frame and deck construction — significantly lighter than a comparable steel flatbed
- Corrosion resistance — aluminum doesn’t rust, a real advantage for trucks that haul in wet or coastal Texas conditions
- Stake pocket rail system — accepts standard tie-downs and side rail accessories
- Correct CA fitment for Ram 3500 DRW — we spec the deck length to your truck’s specific cab-to-axle measurement
- Powder-coat compatible hardware — steel fasteners and brackets are coated to prevent galvanic corrosion against the aluminum deck
Pricing and Fitment
Aluma aluminum flatbeds carry a price premium over steel flatbeds of similar size, but many buyers recoup that difference in fuel savings and added payload capacity over the life of the truck. Ram 3500 DRW trucks vary in CA (cab-to-axle) measurement depending on cab style and bed configuration, so we confirm your exact CA before ordering to make sure the deck lines up correctly with your cab and fenders.
Compare Aluminum vs Steel
Not sure if aluminum is worth the upgrade for your Ram 3500 DRW? Read our Aluma vs steel truck beds breakdown, or see our full flatbed truck bodies lineup to compare every brand we carry side by side.
Talk to Our Team
Our team in Wharton, TX specs Aluma aluminum flatbeds on Ram 3500 DRW trucks regularly for haulers and fleets across Texas. We’ll confirm your CA measurement, walk you through the weight savings, and get you a straight price.
📞 Call us at (979) 532-1486 to get started.